How To Reach and Teach All Children in the Inclusive Classroom: Practical Strategies, Lessons, and Activities / Edition 2

by Sandra F. Rief, Julie A. Heimburge

Overview

This thoroughly updated edition of the best-selling book gives all classroom teachers, special educators, and administrators an arsenal of adaptable and ready-to-use strategies, lessons, and activities. How to Reach and Teach All Children in the Inclusive Classroom is a comprehensive resource that helps teachers reach students with varied learning styles, ability levels, skills, and behaviors. The authors offer a team approach that includes parents, colleagues, and learning specialists, enabling teachers to guide diverse groups of students in grades 3–8 toward academic, social, and emotional success.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780787981549
Publisher:	Wiley
Publication date:	10/06/2006
Series:	J-B Ed: Reach and Teach , #1
Edition description:	Revised Edition
Pages:	480
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 10.80(h) x 1.00(d)

About the Author

THE AUTHORS

Sandra F. Rief, M.A. (San Diego, CA), an internationally known author, speaker, and teacher trainer, has worked as a public school teacher for more than twenty years. Julie A. Heimburge (San Diego, CA) has taught at the elementary level in the San Diego Unified School District for the past twenty-five years.

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Table of Contents

Foreword xv
Robert Brooks

Introduction xvii

Part 1 Recognizing Student Differences

1 Reaching All Students Through Differentiated Instruction 3

Definitions, Descriptions, and Key Components 3

How, What, and Through Which Means Do We Differentiate? 4

The Challenge of Differentiating Instruction 6

Multisensory Instruction 7

The Advantages of Cooperative Learning 7

Brain-Compatible Research and Strategies 8

Helpful Web Sites 9

References 9

2 Reaching Students Through Their Learning Styles and Multiple Intelligences 11

Learning Styles 11

Multiple Intelligences 16

Learning Style Elements 24

References 29

Reproducibles

Activity 2.1 The 100 Percent Smart Activity 31

Activity 2.2 Job Application 34

3 Understanding and Reaching Special Populations of Students 35

Learning Disabilities 36

Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder 40

Other Mental Health Disorders in Children 48

Asperger’s Syndrome 52

English Language Learners 55

Gifted and Talented Students 60

Dual or Multiple Exceptionalities 63

Tips for Parents of Children in Special Populations 65

Helpful Web Sites 66

References 69

4 Understanding Reading and Writing Difficulties in Students 75

Prevalence of Reading Problems and Research Results 75

The Gender Gap in Reading 77

Reading Disorders 77

Struggles with Writing 79

Research-Based Literacy Intervention Programs 82

Other Important Resources 84

References 84

Part 2 Reaching Students in the Classroom and at Home

5 Using Accommodations, Modifications, and Supports 89

Student Support Team Process 89

Accommodations, Modifications, and Supports Checklists 92

School Support Staff and Expertise 100

References 103

6 Managing Behavior Through Support and Interventions 105

Understanding Student Behavior 105

Supporting Proactive Classroom Management 107

Preventing Student Misbehavior in the Classroom 108

Implementing Behavior Management Systems 110

Addressing Student Misbehavior 113

Research-Based Model of Schoolwide Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports 123

Tips for Dealing with Challenging or Difficult Kids 126

References 127

Reproducibles

Form 6.1 Behavioral Improvement Report 128

Form 6.2 Elementary School Daily Report 129

Form 6.3 Middle School Daily Report 130

Form 6.4 Self-Monitoring Behavior Log 131

Form 6.5 Student-Generated Progress Report 132

7 Questioning and Engaging Students 133

Getting and Focusing Students’ Attention 133

Maintaining Students’ Attention Through Active Participation 135

Questioning Techniques to Increase Student Participation 136

Other Inclusive Questioning Strategies 140

Socratic Seminar 141

Reciprocal Teaching 143

Asking the Right Questions 144

Questioning Games and Other Ideas 146

Questioning Tips for Parents 146

References 147

8 Fostering Students’ Self-Esteem and Resilience 149

Student Needs for School Success 150

Classroom Strategies and Programs to Promote Self-Esteem 151

Schoolwide Strategies and Programs to Build Resilience and Self-Esteem 153

Community Mentorship Programs 155

Community Service 157

Interventions and Supports 157

Principals’ Efforts 158

References 158

Reproducibles

Form 8.1 Student Standout for the Week 159

Form 8.2 Buddy Assistance Folder 160

9 Increasing Home-School Collaboration and Parent Involvement 161

Strategies for Increasing Parent Participation in School Activities and Functions 162

Partnering with Parents of Special Population Students 164

Communication Tips for Teachers 167

Communication Tips for Parents 168

Home Extension Activities 169

References 169

Reproducibles

Form 9.1 Parent Interest Form 170

Form 9.2 Parent Report 171

Form 9.3 Home Extension Activities 172

10 Working to Improve Organization, Time Management, and Homework Success 177

What Teachers Can Do to Help Build Organizational Skills 178

What Teachers Can Do to Help with Time Management 181

What Teachers Can Do to Support the Homework Process 186

References 188

Reproducibles

Form 10.1 Notebook Check 189

Form 10.2 Substitute Plan 190

Form 10.3 Daily Monitoring 194

Form 10.4 Weekly Progress Report 195

Form 10.5 Homework Tips for Parents 196

Part 3 Designing Curriculum to Hook in Students

11 Hooking in Reluctant Readers and Writers 199

What Is Balanced Literacy? 199

Motivating Struggling Readers and Writers 201

Books That Appeal to Reluctant Readers 218

Activities to Keep Reluctant Readers Reading 221

Resources 223

Reproducibles

Activity 11.1 Using Shel Silverstein’s “Messy Room” 225

Activity 11.2 Poetry Log 227

Activity 11.3 Comic Strip Recording Sheet 228

Activity 11.4 Wrapper/Label Information Sheet 229

Activity 11.5 Idiom Activity Form 231

Activity 11.6 Let’s Read a Menu 233

Activity 11.7 Almanac Research Sheet 234

Activity 11.8 Create Your Own Almanac Questions 236

Activity 11.9 Let’s Read a Television Guide 237

Activity 11.10 Television Watching Observation and Evaluation Sheet 239

Activity 11.11 Caldecott Books Recording and Information Sheet 240

Activity 11.12 Let’s Read a Recipe 242

Activity 11.13 Book Report Monthly Schedule 243

Activity 11.14 Bookmark 244

Activity 11.15 Let’s Create a Report Card 245

Activity 11.16 Create Your Own Test 247

Activity 11.17 Literature/Geography Study Guide 248

12 Making Oral Language Come Alive in Your Classroom 249

Making Talk Important in the Upper-Grade Classroom 250

Getting Students to Use Oral Language 250

Assessing Oral Language 262

References 263

Teacher Resources 264

Reproducibles

Activity 12.1 Speech Plan Sheet 265

Activity 12.2 Oral Language Monthly Presentations 266

Activity 12.3 An Oral Language Presentation: A How-to-Do Speech 267

Activity 12.4 Interview Planning Sheet 269

Activity 12.5 Game Day Activity 271

Activity 12.6 Science Experiment Planning Sheet: Oral Presentation 272

Activity 12.7 Oral Language Teacher Evaluation 273

Activity 12.8 Oral Language Peer Evaluation 274

13 Revvin’ Up the Content Areas 275

Nonfiction: We’re All in This Together 276

Social Studies and Other Textbooks: A Deeper Look 279

Discovery Through Nonfiction: Research in the Classroom 283

The Science Connection 292

References 298

Teacher Resources 299

Reproducibles

Activity 13.1 A Biographical Journey 301

Activity 13.2 Native American Poster Board Project 303

Activity 13.3 Native American Poster Project Rubric 306

Activity 13.4 Explorer Notebook Student Packet 307

Activity 13.5 Explorer Notebook (Group) Student Check-Off List 311

Activity 13.6 Sample Starters for the Diary Entry for The Great Kapok Tree 312

Activity 13.7 Rubric for The Great Kapok Tree: Point of View Response to Literature 313

Activity 13.8 Research Note-Taking Sheet 314

Activity 13.9 Information About Bibliographies 315

Activity 13.10 Mystery Place or Mystery Creature Research Report Rubric 316

Activity 13.11 What Your Mystery Research Report Should Include 317

Activity 13.12 Mystery Research Project Rubric (Individual) 318

Activity 13.13 Mystery Powder Observation Sheet 319

Activity 13.14 Research Topic Suggestions 320

Activity 13.15 Discovery Fair Due Date Schedule 321

Activity 13.16 Discovery Fair Essentials 322

Activity 13.17 Student/Teacher Evaluation Form 323

Activity 13.18 Research: Add Some of Those “Extras” 325

Activity 13.19 Research Daily Log 326

Activity 13.20 Student Interest Survey Form for Observational Investigation 327

Activity 13.21 Observation Study 328

Activity 13.22 Observation Project Information Sheet 330

Activity 13.23 Becoming a Pumpkinologist: An Observation and Hands- On Investigation 331

Activity 13.24 Pumpkin Investigation Letter to Parents 334

Activity 13.25 Plant Observation Team Sheet 335

Activity 13.26 Science Project Student Evaluation 336

14 Motivating Students to Be Successful Mathematicians 337

Recent Reform in Math Instruction 337

Setting Up the Classroom 340

Supporting Classroom Learning 343

Instructional Practices 345

Assessing Student Work 351

Using Resources 354

Addressing the Needs of Special Populations 357

Making Math Relevant Through Real-Life Experiences 359

Other Tips for Teachers 371

References 371

Teacher Resources 373

Reproducibles

Activity 14.1 Math Assignment Sheet 374

Activity 14.2 Geometry Design Project 375

Activity 14.3 Pig Score Sheet 378

Activity 14.4 End-of-Year Math Evaluation 379

Activity 14.5 Math Is Everywhere You Look Assignment Sheet 380

Activity 14.6 Math Is Everywhere You Look Evaluation Form 381

Activity 14.7 Graphing Can Be Fun: A Math Project 382

Activity 14.8 Question Possibilities for Graphing Projects 384

Activity 14.9 Graphing Project Design Form 386

Activity 14.10 Parent Letter for the Shopping Adventure 388

Activity 14.11 Shopping Adventure Recording Sheet 389

Activity 14.12 Super Bowl Math Activity Packet 390

Activity 14.13 Survival Math Parent Letter 397

Activity 14.14 Survival Math Packet (Experiencing Math in Your Everyday Life) 398

Activity 14.15 Survival Math Rubric—Teacher Evaluation 412

Activity 14.16 Survival Math Record Sheet 413

Activity 14.17 Survival Math Checklist Activity 414

Activity 14.18 Survival Math Peer Evaluation Form 415

Activity 14.19 Math in the Real World 416

Activity 14.20 Using a Menu to Solve Math Problems 418

Activity 14.21 Thanksgiving Math Project—Simulation 419

Activity 14.22 Gift Giving Math Project for December 420

15 Making the Most of Music and Art in the Classroom 421

Providing Balance Between Work and Relaxation 421

Music Implementation 423

Art Implementation 430

Books for Music and Art Centers 440

References 440

Teacher Resources 441

Reproducible

Activity 15.1 Photography Project 442

Index 445

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

"Motivating and educating today's students requires an artful blend of science and time-proven strategies. Sandra Rief and Julie Heimburge’s new volume stands as a testament to the very best of this model.  This wise and practical resource for educators committed to developing the best in every student is superb."
—Dr. Sam Goldstein, coauthor, Understanding and Managing Children's Classroom Behavior, 2nd Edition

"This best-practice toolkit for reaching and teaching all students—including those at-risk—is practical, easy to use, and highly effective."
—Greg Greicius, senior vice president for education, Turnaround for Children, New York City

"After reviewing several books on inclusion, I decided How to Reach and Teach All Children in the Inclusive Classroom had all I was looking for.  The activities, lessons, and strategies are modified for various learners with diverse learning styles. This book is a must-have for all educators!"
—Michelle Hammer, middle school inclusion class teacher

"Rief and Heimburge's new work provides the novice/beginning and experienced professional educator with a plethora of valuable ideas and techniques for promoting prosocial behaviors in school, and raising the academic achievement of all learners."
—Dr. Bob Bayuk, school psychologist and past president of Wyoming School Psychology Association

"Rief and Heimburge have included ideas for students with a wide array of learning challenges such as Bipolar disorders, nonverbal LD, Asperger's Syndrome, and ODD.  Teachers will find this book invaluable in the classroom!"
—Dr. William N. Bender, author, Differentiating Math Instruction: Strategies That Work for K-8 Classrooms!

Editorial Reviews

"Steer your students toward academic, social, and emotional success regardless of their learning styles, ability levels, skills, and behaviors. This book provides strategies and activities to differentiated instruction,engage reluctant readers and writers, boost organization and study skills and more." (Learning Journal, Back-to-School 2007)

From the Publisher